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On this blog I post great recipes and cooking tips. Allow me to introduce myself. I am Chef Tom of New York City. As far back as I can remember I have always enjoyed cooking. As a child, my grandmother would teach me how to recreate many of our families famous recipes that have been passed down from generation to generation. It was not until my high school years that I realized cooking could be my future...Sun, 24 Sep 2017 13:15:18 +0000en-UShourly1https://wordpress.org/?v=4.8.226035804ChefTomCookshttps://feedburner.google.comCottage Piehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ChefTomCooks/~3/P57YUqu0zxY/
http://cheftomcooks.com/recipe/cottage-pie/#respondMon, 21 Aug 2017 16:26:48 +0000http://cheftomcooks.com/?post_type=recipe&p=107459Many people call this dish shepherds pie, but when it&#8217;s made with beef it&#8217;s usually called cottage pie. Shepherds pie is typically made with lamb. Either way, this dish is [&#8230;]Many people call this dish shepherds pie, but when it’s made with beef it’s usually called cottage pie. Shepherds pie is typically made with lamb. Either way, this dish is a great comfort food.

Start by first cooking the potatoes in boiling water for about 15 minutes or until fork tender. While the potatoes are cooking, you can begin to prepare the meat mixture.

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook it for abut 5 minutes or until it's no longer pink, breaking it up as you go along.

Add the onion and garlic and cook for 2-3 more minutes until the onion softens and becomes translucent. Add the pepper flakes, Worcestershire sauce, onion soup mix, beef broth and stir. Stir in the frozen veggies and cook for a couple more minutes. Set aside.

Preheat the oven 350 degrees F.

Prepare the mashed potatoes. Drain the potatoes then add them to a large bowl. Add in the butter and using a potato masher, mash until smooth. Add the milk, Parmesan cheese, salt pepper and mash a bit a more until smooth.

Spread the potatoes over the meat and smooth with a spoon. Take a fork and rough up the top a bit and garnish with a bit of parsley.

Place the skillet on a baking sheet, then place it in the oven and bake for 40 minutes until golden brown on top.

Garnish with more parsley and pepper and serve warm.

Recipe Notes

]]>http://cheftomcooks.com/recipe/cottage-pie/feed/0107459http://cheftomcooks.com/recipe/cottage-pie/Easy Cucumber Saladhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ChefTomCooks/~3/YwMCXGdeBPo/
http://cheftomcooks.com/recipe/easy-cucumber-salad/#respondWed, 16 Aug 2017 18:18:13 +0000http://cheftomcooks.com/?post_type=recipe&p=107451This easy cucumber salad is great as a side dish or just a healthy snack. Odds are you already have most of the ingredients on hand in your kitchen. Easy [&#8230;]This easy cucumber salad is great as a side dish or just a healthy snack. Odds are you already have most of the ingredients on hand in your kitchen.

Whisk together the vinegar, olive oil, parsley, dill, garlic, sugar, pepper and salt in a bowl; add the cucumber and toss to coat.

Cover and chill in refrigerator 2 to 4 hours. Stir well before serving.

]]>http://cheftomcooks.com/recipe/easy-cucumber-salad/feed/0107451http://cheftomcooks.com/recipe/easy-cucumber-salad/Pico de Gallohttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ChefTomCooks/~3/E-LLFoe71UI/
http://cheftomcooks.com/recipe/pico-de-gallo/#respondWed, 26 Jul 2017 18:34:20 +0000http://cheftomcooks.com/?post_type=recipe&p=107445This simple and fresh pico de gallo recipe is great for putting on tacos, nachos and just about anything. Pico de Gallo Servings1 quart Prep Time10 minutes Passive Time30 minutes [&#8230;]This simple and fresh pico de gallo recipe is great for putting on tacos, nachos and just about anything.

In a blender combine vanilla ice cream, milk, and marshmallow cream in a blender. Blend for about 60 seconds, then toss in the cereal and then pulse the mixture once or twice to just blend the cereal.

Top with whipped cream if desired.

]]>http://cheftomcooks.com/recipe/burger-king-froot-loops-shake/feed/0107425http://cheftomcooks.com/recipe/burger-king-froot-loops-shake/Meatloafhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ChefTomCooks/~3/tYi3784T08I/
http://cheftomcooks.com/recipe/meatloaf/#respondMon, 17 Jul 2017 19:28:11 +0000http://cheftomcooks.com/?post_type=recipe&p=107419This is the only meatloaf recipe you will ever need. This recipe comes out moist and full of flavor. The tangy sauce on top adds a very nice touch. You [&#8230;]This is the only meatloaf recipe you will ever need. This recipe comes out moist and full of flavor. The tangy sauce on top adds a very nice touch. You can use just beef, but I recommend a blend of beef, port and veal.

Pour the milk over the bread and allow it to soak in for a few minutes. Place the ground meat, milk-soaked bread, Parmesan, grated onion, salt, some pepper, seasoned salt and parsley in a large mixing bowl. Pour in the eggs. Mix the ingredients until well combined. **If the mixture is too wet, add some bread crumbs as needed.

Form the mixture into a loaf shape on a foil-lined broiler pan, which will allow the fat from the meat to drain.

Next, make the sauce: Pour the ketchup into a bowl. Add the brown sugar and dry mustard, and splash in the hot sauce and Worcestershire sauce. Stir the mixture until well combined. Pour one-third of the sauce over the top of the meatloaf.

Bake for 45 minutes, and then pour over another one-third of the remaining sauce over the meatloaf. Bake for an additional 20 to 25 minutes; the meatloaf should be no longer pink in the middle. Allow to sit 10 minutes before serving.

Serve with the remaining sauce on the side as a dipping sauce.

]]>http://cheftomcooks.com/recipe/meatloaf/feed/0107419http://cheftomcooks.com/recipe/meatloaf/Tzatziki Saucehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ChefTomCooks/~3/sGEdC_T1nYg/
http://cheftomcooks.com/recipe/tzatziki-sauce/#respondThu, 06 Jul 2017 15:33:01 +0000http://cheftomcooks.com/?post_type=recipe&p=107396This flavorful Greek sauce is extremely easy to make and is great as a dip or a topping for chicken or gyros. Tzatziki Sauce Servings6 servings Prep Time5 minutes Ingredients [&#8230;]

This flavorful Greek sauce is extremely easy to make and is great as a dip or a topping for chicken or gyros.

Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Stir well, then place in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

]]>http://cheftomcooks.com/recipe/tzatziki-sauce/feed/0107396http://cheftomcooks.com/recipe/tzatziki-sauce/Shrimp in Garlic Butter Pomodoro Saucehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ChefTomCooks/~3/odx-FwTO8sQ/
http://cheftomcooks.com/recipe/shrimp-in-garlic-butter-pomodoro-sauce/#respondThu, 20 Apr 2017 02:40:54 +0000http://cheftomcooks.com/?post_type=recipe&p=107328I made this tasty dish tonight for my girlfriend&#8217;s birthday. This dish is so simple yet packed with so many wonderful flavors. Serve over pasta with a piece of garlic [&#8230;]

I made this tasty dish tonight for my girlfriend’s birthday. This dish is so simple yet packed with so many wonderful flavors. Serve over pasta with a piece of garlic bread on the side.

Roast the tomatillos, chile(s) and garlic on a rimmed baking sheet 4 inches below a very hot broiler, until blotchy black and softening, about 5 minutes. Flip them over and roast the other side.

Cool, then transfer everything to a blender, including any pan juices. Add the cilantro and 1/4 cup water, then blend to a coarse puree.

Transfer into a serving dish. Rinse the onion under cold water, then shake to remove excess moisture. Stir into the salsa and season with salt, usually 1/2 teaspoon.

]]>http://cheftomcooks.com/recipe/roasted-tomatillo-salsa/feed/1107318http://cheftomcooks.com/recipe/roasted-tomatillo-salsa/Easy 3 Bean Enchiladashttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ChefTomCooks/~3/Ad5qddHxo3k/
http://cheftomcooks.com/recipe/easy-3-bean-enchiladas/#respondTue, 14 Feb 2017 15:55:29 +0000http://cheftomcooks.com/?post_type=recipe&p=107291This is a weeknight meal because it&#8217;s quick and easy to prepare. You can get creative by using your favorite bean combinations. Serve with additional sour cream and enchilada sauce [&#8230;]This is a weeknight meal because it’s quick and easy to prepare. You can get creative by using your favorite bean combinations. Serve with additional sour cream and enchilada sauce on the side if you like. These enchiladas are very filling. If you have leftovers these freeze well for a quick snack at a later date.

Pour enchilada sauce on top of enchiladas. Sprinkle remaining cheese, and extra cilantro for garnish.

Bake in a 350 oven for about 20 minutes, until cheese is melted and 3 Bean Enchiladas are heated through. Serve with sliced jalapenos on top.

]]>http://cheftomcooks.com/recipe/easy-3-bean-enchiladas/feed/0107291http://cheftomcooks.com/recipe/easy-3-bean-enchiladas/Pan con Tomatehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ChefTomCooks/~3/Hh5a1Ymc85g/
http://cheftomcooks.com/recipe/pan-con-tomate/#respondMon, 16 Jan 2017 19:49:47 +0000http://cheftomcooks.com/?post_type=recipe&p=107274Spanish stye grilled bread with tomato and cheese. Garrotxa is a lightly flavored semi-firm goat cheese that is produced in the Garrotxa area of Catalonia, Spain.

Pan con Tomate

Spanish stye grilled bread with tomato and cheese. Garrotxa is a lightly flavored semi-firm goat cheese that is produced in the Garrotxa area of Catalonia, Spain.